Biography

John Burchett, born abt 1837, may be a brother of James Henry Burchett. Both are shown on Wilkes Co, NC Voter Registry 1901-1911. Marriage Records of Wilkes Co, NC lists a John Burchette, age 70, married Sussie Morgan, age 60, on March 31, 1905 (this would probably his 2nd marriage). The marriage records shows John Burchette's parents as John Burchette and Kizziah Dickerson Burchett. The wedding took place at Roaring River in Wilkes Co. If John and James Henry Burchette are brothers, John and Kizziah would be parents of James Henry, also. Marriage Records of Wilkes Co, NC shows John Burchette and Kizziah Dickerson were married on Jan. 25, 1826.